Alpina B7 History

Full-size luxury car · 2004–2022

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History

The modern B7 nameplate (distinct from the classic 1978 B7 Turbo) was introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show based on the BMW 7 Series (E65), going on sale in 2004. It was the first Alpina to use a supercharged engine, producing around 500 PS and taking the title of the world's fastest full-size sedan at the time. Both standard and long-wheelbase versions were available.

The second generation F01 B7 followed in 2011 (presented at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show), moving to a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8, and the third generation (G11/G12) continued the formula with up to 608 hp in its final form. The B7 was discontinued when BMW ended G11/G12 production — Alpina chose not to carry the B7 nameplate forward onto the new G70 7 Series.

Generations

First generation (E65/E66) · E65 B7 (2004–2008)

Photo: “2006 Alpina B7” by MrWalkr / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.

Supercharged V8; world's fastest full-size sedan at launch; normal and long-wheelbase.
- 2006
  Photo: “2006 Alpina B7” by MrWalkr / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation (F01/F02) · F01 B7 (2011–2015)

Photo: “2011 Alpina B7” by AdamsDblDwn / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Cropped to 16:9.

Twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8; introduced at 2010 Chicago Auto Show; xDrive and RWD options.
- 2011
  Photo: “2011 Alpina B7” by AdamsDblDwn / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Third generation (G11/G12) · G11 B7 (2017–2022)

Photo: “Alpina B7, IAA 2017, Frankfurt (1Y7A3118)” by Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.

Final generation; up to 608 hp; discontinued with the end of G11/G12 7 Series production.